Dignity Patient Advocate

• Documentation and Compliance
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case documentation in accordance with WEAVE policies, funding requirements, HIPAA, and applicable laws.
• Track service delivery and client outcomes as required for program reporting and quality improvement.
• Adhere to WEAVE’s mission, values, and ethical standards, including survivor confidentiality and boundaries.
• Participate in required training, supervision, and team meetings.
• Practice self-care and utilize supervision to mitigate vicarious trauma and burnout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, public health, psychology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience providing direct services to survivors of trauma, violence, or exploitation; experience working with survivors of sex trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and survivor advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a clinical or healthcare setting while maintaining an advocacy role.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in complex situations.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, medical social services, or integrated care models.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities reflective of the community served preferred.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary or co-located service environments preferred.

Ada job characteristics

WEAVE is committed to providing inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplaces for all staff, including those with disabilities such as being in a wheelchair, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, blind or low vision or other access or functional needs and we works to equip staff of all abilities with reasonable accommodation to perform their job functions. These can include the provision of adaptive equipment, materials in alternate formats, and flexible work schedules. Our priority is to provide ongoing, individualized accommodation to give all staff access to resources best suited to their needs. If you require accommodation to access this job application, please send a request to hr@weaveinc.org.

• Work environment is primarily a medical clinic setting in a two-story building with stairs and an elevator.
• Position is based on-site at Dignity Health’s Medical Safe Haven Clinic and will involve exposure to emotionally intense subject matter related to trauma and violence.
• Local travel (driving) will be required to conduct meetings and other activities at various area locations.
• Employees may need to move around and between floors, occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 lbs., or reach items above their head, below their waist, or stored in/on drawers and shelves.
• Employees may also need to remain in one position (i.e. sitting or standing) for an extended period while completing work tasks.
• Must be able to efficiently operate a keyboard and mouse or adaptive equivalent, write reports, take notes; utilize desk tools such as phones or calculators, and utilize larger office equipment such as printers and copy machines; communicate clearly and concisely with others; and apply above average reasoning and attention to detail as required in the accomplishment of job duties.